Socrates Café: Philosophy and Critical Thinking Outside the Classroom

Via Zoom NJ, United States

In this philosophical discussion group, which meets on Zoom, the evening’s discussion topic is chosen by the participants. Socrates Café is a movement to bring philosophy outside the academic setting. It helps those of us who are not professional philosophers develop our critical thinking skills by interacting respectfully and actively with others who share a […]

Mindfulness at Midday: Meditation, Movement, and Discussion Group

Via Zoom NJ, United States

Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Meetings will begin with a brief overview of our plan for the session, including a check-in with all participants regarding their goals […]

Event Series Family & Friends Circle

Family & Friends Circle: ESTEAM with Curt

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County meetinghouse 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

Leader Curt Collier will talk to our families about ESTEAM: Ethics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. The Family & Friends Circle is an opportunity to explore the deeper questions of human existence and the unique role each of us can play in creating healthier, more welcoming, more inclusive and healing environments for humans and […]

Mindfulness at Midday: Meditation, Movement, and Discussion Group

Via Zoom NJ, United States

Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Meetings will begin with a brief overview of our plan for the session, including a check-in with all participants regarding their goals […]

Event Series Family & Friends Circle

Family & Friends Circle: Topic TBD

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County meetinghouse 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

The Family & Friends Circle is an opportunity to explore the deeper questions of human existence and the unique role each of us can play in creating healthier, more welcoming, more inclusive and healing environments for humans and the rest of nature in a family-friendly format. Headed by Ethical Education Director Samantha Stankiewicz, along with […]

National Ethical Indicators Working Group: Are We an Ethical Nation?

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

The National Ethical Indicators monthly working group, headed by Leader Curt Collier, will address the question “Are We an Ethical Nation?” This group will examine both ancient and modern wisdom, as well as relevant data, to discover the activation points that promote common well-being. The group will address such questions as: What is applied ethics? […]

Road Trip to Historic Doylestown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

Join Society Leader Curt Collier, members, and non-member friends of our Society as we tour the Mercer Museum, Fonthill Castle, the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks, and either the James A. Michener Art Museum or the Pearl S. Buck historic home. (Because of time limits, you will choose either the Michener museum or the Buck home.) This […]